How to Get Your MVR in Arkansas
Arkansas driving records are issued by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Office of Driver Services. Order yours directly from the state for $8.50 (mail/in-person) / $12.70 (online) — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Arkansas Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Record (3-year) | 3-year | Yes | $8.50 (mail/in-person) / $12.70 (online) | ✓ |
| Commercial Record | full-history | Yes | $10.00 (mail/in-person) / $14.20 (online) | ✓ |
| History Record (complete driving history) | full-history | Yes | $8.50 (mail/in-person only — not available online) | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official AR ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Email delivered shortly after purchase
- Go to dfa.arkansas.gov and navigate to Online Services > Drivers > Driving Records
- Enter your Arkansas driver license number, date of birth, and last four digits of your SSN
- Select Insurance Record ($12.70) or Commercial Record ($14.20)
- Pay by credit or debit card
- A secure link is emailed to you to access and print your record
Order by Mail
Form: Arkansas Driving Records Release Form (download)
- Download the Arkansas Driving Records Release Form from dfa.arkansas.gov
- Complete with your full name, date of birth, driver license number, and record type (Insurance, Commercial, or History)
- Include a check or money order payable to 'DFA' for $8.50 (Insurance/History) or $10.00 (Commercial)
- Mail to DFA, P.O. Box 1272, Room 1130, Little Rock, AR 72203-1272
Mail to: Department of Finance and Administration, P.O. Box 1272, Room 1130, Little Rock, AR 72203-1272
Turnaround: Varies; allow 1-2 weeks
Order In Person
Form: Arkansas Driving Records Request Counter form
- Visit any DFA Revenue Office or the DFA headquarters Driving Records Counter in Little Rock
- Present valid government-issued photo ID
- Complete the counter request form and specify record type
- Pay $8.50 (Insurance/History) or $10.00 (Commercial) by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card
- Receive record at counter or by mail
Mail to: DFA Headquarters: Ragland Building, 1900 W. 7th St., Room 1070, Little Rock, AR 72203, or any DFA Revenue Office statewide
Turnaround: Same day at headquarters counter; varies at Revenue Offices
Good to Know — Arkansas Quirks
The History Record (full lifetime driving history) is NOT available online — order by mail or in-person only. Online orders of Insurance and Commercial records generate a secure email link rather than an immediate download. Online orders carry a $4.20 convenience fee above the base rate. Arkansas statutes (Ark. Code § 27-50-901 et seq.) are more restrictive than federal DPPA.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Arkansas record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does an Arkansas driving record cost?
- Insurance Record: $8.50 by mail/in-person or $12.70 online. Commercial Record: $10.00 by mail/in-person or $14.20 online. History Record (full): $8.50 by mail/in-person only.
- Can I get my full Arkansas driving history online?
- No. The full History Record is only available by mail or in person. Online ordering covers the 3-year Insurance Record and Commercial Record only.
- Which Arkansas record type should a CDL truck driver order for a DQ file?
- Order the Commercial Record — it captures violations retained beyond the 3-year window for CDL holders as required under federal law, making it the appropriate record for 49 CFR 391.23 compliance.
- How long does it take to receive an Arkansas MVR by mail?
- Allow approximately 1-2 weeks. Online orders are delivered by secure email link shortly after payment.
- Does Arkansas require my consent for an employer to pull my driving record?
- Arkansas law is more restrictive than federal DPPA; employers and insurers must have a documented permissible use. A signed release form is standard practice for employment-related requests.